Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) Alternatives
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) belongs to the Robotics category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BOTZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ charges 0.68% annually. Among ETFs in the Robotics category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BOTZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multi... | 0.47% | Jun 26, 2018 | BOTZ vs IRBO | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 0.65% | Feb 21, 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 0.75% | Sep 30, 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 0.95% | Oct 22, 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 1.29% | Apr 19, 2018 | BOTZ vs UBOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BOTZ
Among ETFs in the Robotics category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 89 | Sep 30, 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multi... | 81 | Jun 26, 2018 | BOTZ vs IRBO | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 74 | Oct 22, 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 28 | Feb 21, 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 26 | Apr 19, 2018 | BOTZ vs UBOT |
Top Performing BOTZ Alternatives (YTD)
BOTZ alternatives from the Robotics category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -1.27% | Oct 22, 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -1.93% | Sep 30, 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multi... | -3.42% | Jun 26, 2018 | BOTZ vs IRBO | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | -11.00% | Feb 21, 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | -18.74% | Apr 19, 2018 | BOTZ vs UBOT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ alternatives from the Robotics category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 26.06% | Oct 22, 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 27.73% | Feb 21, 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multi... | 32.56% | Jun 26, 2018 | BOTZ vs IRBO | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 36.50% | Sep 30, 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 54.88% | Apr 19, 2018 | BOTZ vs UBOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BOTZ
BOTZ alternatives from the Robotics category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -17.35% | Oct 22, 2013 | BOTZ vs ROBO | |
| iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multi... | -18.81% | Jun 26, 2018 | BOTZ vs IRBO | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -20.58% | Sep 30, 2014 | BOTZ vs ARKQ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | -21.66% | Feb 21, 2018 | BOTZ vs ROBT | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | -35.90% | Apr 19, 2018 | BOTZ vs UBOT |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | BOTZ vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | BOTZ vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | BOTZ vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | BOTZ vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | BOTZ vs AIQ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | BOTZ vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | BOTZ vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | BOTZ vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | BOTZ vs DAX | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 87 | 6.32% | Mar 6, 2017 | BOTZ vs PAVE |
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